Which of the Following Is True Regarding What a Plaintiff

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding what a plaintiff may recover under strict liability once the court determines that the activity is abnormally dangerous?

• A) The doctrine of comparative negligence determines the amount a plaintiff may recover.
• B) Only where respondeat superior is in evidence could any damages be collected.
• C) Evidence of due care would prevent an award of punitive damages under strict liability.
• D) Evidence of due care would prevent an award of punitive damages under a theory of negligence.

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